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Clair de Lune Knit Pattern

This loose, 1920s inspired shrug is worked using a combination of two stitch patterns that are at the same time exquisitely beautiful and deceptively simple!

Knit with 984 (1230,1230,1476,1476,1476) yds of any plump fingering- or sport-weight yarn at a gauge of 15 sts and 28 rows per 4" using U.S. size 8/5mm straight or circular needles. U.S. size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook is used for optional trim and buttonholes. Pattern includes written instructions, stitch patterns in both written and charted forms, schematic and glossary.

Approximate finished measurements:

Chest: 28-31 (32-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-51, 52-57)"

Cross-back: 19 1/2 (21 1/2, 23 1/2, 25 1/2, 27 3/4, 30 3/4)"

XS (S, M, M/L, L, XL)

Skills used: Increases, decreases, short rows (explained), knitted cast on for picot edges, lace knitting worked on both right side and wrong side of fabric.

Just finished knitting this shrug using 100% lace silk yarn in double thread. Came out beautify, excellent for summer month, get compliments every time I wear it. Also silk gives it a slight shine and marble look. Probably my best project yet. Now planning to make one for my daughter.

I am a very experienced knitter, but I have knit and ripped this out many times and can't get it to look like the pattern at all. I'm from the UK so don't know if there is a difference in the stitches like in crochet but would appreciate any advice.

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Joan - Marj has sent you some information about the difference as well as our Stitch Guide for more information.